Dazlich issued a formal invitation to Wirth, offering lunch and “regal treatment.” He included this killer line: “Because our aides aren’t a bunch of hippies.”

Bring it on!

The two shared menus, costs and such to try to prove the other side’s lunch was superior. Democrats dined on spaghetti and meatballs and Italian sausages from the Blue Parrot in Louisville. Republicans feasted on cheese steak sandwiches, with cake, ice cream and strawberries.

Wirth: Let them eat cake. As I see it, we Democrats are far more fiscally responsible then our Republican counterparts. On our side, we spent roughly $200 less then the Republicans did all while feeding nearly 20 more people.”
Dazlich: Of course they spent less money. Their chief of staff works at the Blue Parrot. He got them a discount.

Wirth: Was showered with kudos for such a great luncheon.

Dazlich: Was told he should be a wedding planner he does such a good job with events.

The good-natured rivalry was pretty fun to watch.

Because I was invited to both events they wanted me to pick a winner. The losing aide would buy the other aide a drink. My choice: You both win. I’ll buy the drinks.

The Blue Parrot is home to the Wopburger, considered by some to be a “racist” sandwich. Why are the Dems being insensitive to the feelings of many…well, some…OK, ONE guy who was offended? We can’t have this disregard for racist hamburgers in our Statehouse.

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Now THIS is politics as it should be. Good natured, competitive and positive.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.